ENFIELD NO4 MK1 SERIAL NUMBERS PLUS
These later T's often went into stock as "Scopeless" - a rifle in a transit chest as a spare part - awaiting a need and the addition of a scope and bracket - plus all the other CES. Some of these rifles seemed to have laid in stores until the end of the war and then them and and the remains of the BSA marks were furiously converted to T status by H&H while the contract lasted.
ENFIELD NO4 MK1 SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS
Skennerton says on of the "The Lee Enfield" book that "On some of the 1933 dated No.4 rifles it has been noted that date seems to be an over stamp of an original 1931 date these specific serial numbers fit into the 1930-31 series of No.Similarly Savage rifles that are genuine and completed to a fully scoped "T" are rare and early. So, what does all of this mean? To be honest, at this point I have. One can observe a slight vertical line which extends from the "E" in Enfield downward into the "3", but upon close inspection its actually an irregular metal flaw and not a "1" that's been over stamped. However, in examining closely the 1933 No.4 Mk1(T) "Trials Rifle" displayed in our photo pictorial, plus looking at Skennerton's pics, none of these 1933 receiver pics or drawings indicates that it has the last "1" over stamped with a "3". Skennerton says on of the "The Lee Enfield" book that "On some of the 1933 dated No.4 rifles it has been noted that date seems to be an over stamp of an original 1931 date these specific serial numbers fit into the 1930-31 series of No.4 rifles rather than being a new group, so it is assumed that these examples were from the earlier production run, perhaps updated to incorporate features of the later model, after the "C" pattern as described previously." Look at them from the inner aspect of the receiver as well as 'face on'. One of our Advisory Panel members commented "The front pad screws are replacements - at least the middle & rear ones. Marked on top with Crown over ?/E = RSAF Enfield Toolroom, Middlesex (Government Factory, used on toolroom inspection, special models or initial production). Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.īritish correct "waisted" front sight protector. Note: pronounced steps on inside of sight band which cause the band to fit snug against barrel.Ĭorrect "waisted" front sight protector. The SMLE protectors are not cut out to allow for the adjustment screw. = Singer Mfg Co., Clydebank, Scotlandīritish correct "waisted" front sight protectors for SMLE Mk VI Trials rifle and No4. Note: lack of steps on inside of sight band.īritish correct "waisted" front sight protectors. No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifle" showing hinged front barrel band, as well as an incorrect (home made?) "waisted" front sight protector. "Please leave comments at bottom of album pages"Īlbum by Badger & Lance. The Lee-Enfield Story by Ian Skennerton (1993) - ISBN: 185367138X 1,403 of 2,500 original No.4 Mk1 "Trials Rifles" converted to No.4(T)'s. 5 Groove, Enfield, Left Handīarrel Length.
Military Surplus Collectors Forums (click here)ġ933 Enfield No.4 Mk1(T) Sniper "Trials Rifle" Serial # A0507Ĭ/w matching 1943 Model No.32 Mk.1 Scope Serial # 2597Ĭaliber.
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